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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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Israel became the first UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared republic that has governed independently since 1991 after Somalia's civil war. The agreement with Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar promises cooperation in agriculture, economics, and security. Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned the move, calling Somaliland a secessionist project and hinting at force, while the African Union and others decried it as a sovereignty violation amid fears of escalation in the Horn of Africa.

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On December 26, 2025, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed off on recognizing Somaliland's independence—a bold step echoing a 1960 letter of support.

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On December 30, PTI supporters led by Aleema Khan, Uzma Khanum, and Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan protested outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail after authorities blocked a weekly family visit despite court permission. PTI claims Khan, jailed since August 2023 on corruption charges, faces 57 days of solitary confinement in unsanitary conditions, echoing UN experts' calls for his release and an end to isolation violating international standards. Similar demonstrations occurred at Pakistani missions in London and Manchester, with authorities citing security and unrest risks for suspending meetings until February 2026.

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Hundreds gathered outside Adiala Jail, chanting in solidarity as Imran Khan's sisters stood firm, demanding a court-ordered family meeting denied by officials.

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On Thursday evening, the Jungwoo Streaming Team organized a one-hour event on Melon's Music Wave from 9 to 10 p.m. KST. Fans joined with repeat streams of tracks like NCT 127's 'Be There For Me' and NCT DoJaeJung's 'Perfume,' sharing screenshots and hitting thousands of streams. This builds excitement for 'SUGAR,' his first solo single under SM Entertainment dropping at 6 p.m. KST, tied to his 'Golden Sugar Time' fan meeting on November 28. Fans added candy and puppy emojis, channeling their passion into organized support.

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Hundreds of fans lit up their screens green, streaming Jungwoo's past hits together for a full hour. It was a joyful team effort to celebrate his big moment ahead of tomorrow's release.

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The ban covers Amritsar's walled city, Talwandi Sabo, and Sri Anandpur Sahib—homes to three key Sikh Takhts like the Akal Takht and Golden Temple. Announced on Sunday after a Punjab Assembly resolution and official notification on December 15, the measure prohibits sales of meat, tobacco, alcohol, and intoxicants to preserve sanctity. Mann promised strict enforcement alongside upgrades to public transport and civic facilities, though some worry about lost revenue and cultural food traditions like butter chicken.

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At a solemn event honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stepped up to protect sacred spaces with a firm ban on meat, alcohol, and tobacco sales.

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In the 2025-26 Premier League after 19 games, Liverpool hold fourth place on 33 points with 10 wins, three draws, and six losses, while Manchester United sit sixth on 30 points, three behind, with a potent attack but leaky defense. United fans debated a bold post claiming they could overtake the defending champions, but many pointed to their own dropped points against lower teams under manager Ruben Amorim. With head-to-head matches ahead and the top-four race open, optimists see potential in United's firepower, though critics warn against overconfidence.

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A Manchester United fan account declared Liverpool 'bang average' with no reason not to finish above them this season. The post sparked heated replies, mostly from fellow United supporters calling for realism.

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Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gathered in Lahore on December 29 to kick off a 'street movement' following a directive from jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023 and recently received a 17-year sentence in the Toshakhana-II case. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi led the rally amid police barricades, thanking the crowd and vowing to expand to Karachi and Sindh while demanding a level playing field before any talks. PTI frames the protests as a stand against political persecution and isolation—claiming Khan has faced 877 days in solitary—though Punjab officials dismissed the low-hundreds turnout as a flop in a city of over 13 million.

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From behind bars, Imran Khan called his supporters to the streets—and in Lahore, they answered with flags waving and chants rising near Liberty Chowk.

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During an intelligence-based operation on December 29, 2025, in Bajaur's Khar area, security forces killed five militants described by ISPR as 'Khwarij belonging to India Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij,' recovering weapons and ammunition. Major Adeel Zaman from Dera Ismail Khan, the only son of a retired police officer and a graduate of the 126th PMA Long Course, died gallantly while leading his unit from the 29th Battalion Sindh Regiment attached to Bajaur Scouts. His funeral at Peshawar Garrison drew top officials including Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, who honored him as a national pride; the operation continues amid the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign in the volatile Afghan border region.

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Major Adeel Zaman, just 36, led his troops into a fierce firefight in Bajaur and never came back, leaving behind a young son and daughter.

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The 1.1-kilometer Iqbal Flyover at T-Chowk connects G.T. Road and the Islamabad Expressway, letting 100,000 commuters bypass signals on their way from Rawat and Rawalpindi into the capital. Completed in a record 77 days at Rs 1.4 billion, it opened immediately after Sharif unveiled a plaque with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. Sharif praised the team's high-quality work and encroachment removals, tying it to Vision 2027 plans for signal-free roads, service lanes, and more trees around the site.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cut the ribbon on a sleek new flyover bridging Rawalpindi and Islamabad, promising relief for thousands stuck in daily gridlock.

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